At the 94th Academy Awards on the 28th, Hollywood actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock for joking about his wife. It had become a topic of discussion on social web sites.
Oscar
The Oscars are one of the most important awards in the film industry. The festival, which selects the best films around the world and awards the artists, takes place every year. Saying that, the award function took place in Los Angeles, USA on the 28th. Awards are presented in a total of 23 categories at the Oscars.
Angry Smith
Host and comedian Chris Rock jokes about the hair of actress Jada Pinkett Smith, the wife of Will Smith, who was nominated for Best Actor. Angered by this, Smith went on stage, slapped Rock, and went downstairs. This incident is being talked about all over the world.
Discussion
Will Smith had issued an apology statment for attacking Chris Rock which had become a topic of discussion on social networking sites. Panimalar Panneerselvam, a journalist from Tamil Nadu, has written a post about this on her Instagram. In it, she states that it is unacceptable to mock anybody in the name of humor.
She wrote in a post, "Many comedians, bartenders are teasing themselves, their wives and others without restraint. We laugh at that too. It doesn't feel wrong. If your comedy hurts others. It's not a joke, it's harassment. "
She also said that idolatry between husband and wife should be avoided.
Apologizes
Actor Will Smith has publicly apologized for hitting Chris Rock on the Oscar stage. On his Instagram page, Will Smith said, "I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris. I was out of line and I was wrong. I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be. There is no place for violence in a world of love and kindness.”